Onward Technologies Limited has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 to the stock exchanges. The filing, made pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, details the company's performance on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) parameters. The report serves as a comprehensive disclosure of the company's responsible business conduct and sustainability initiatives during the fiscal year.

Governance and Oversight

The company's governance framework includes a Board of Directors comprising seven members, with female representation at 14.29%. Mr. Jigar Mehta, Managing Director, is responsible for decision-making on sustainability-related issues. The Board has approved policies covering all nine principles of the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC). Onward Technologies Limited maintains a Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery Policy, and Whistleblower Policy, all available on its corporate website. The company reported no fines, penalties, or legal proceedings in FY 2025-26.

Employee Welfare and Diversity

As of the end of FY 2025-26, the company had a total of 2,359 permanent employees, with 21.03% being female. The workforce is distributed across 7 national offices and 5 international locations. The turnover rate for permanent employees stood at 37.93% for the current financial year. The company provides 100% coverage for health and accident insurance to all permanent employees. Training programs on ESG, health and safety, and skill upgradation covered 100% of the employee base during the year.

Environmental Performance

Onward Technologies Limited reported total energy consumption of 4,430.83 Gigajoules for FY 2025-26, with 11.95% sourced from renewable energy. The company generated 3.902 metric tonnes of waste, of which 3.176 metric tonnes were recycled. Water consumption totaled 452.53 kilolitres. The company has implemented initiatives such as wind power-based electricity generation and the transition to electric vehicles for senior management to reduce its carbon footprint. Total Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions were reported at 773.11 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

Social Impact and CSR

The company's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities focused on education and healthcare, benefiting over 14,000 individuals through various initiatives. No complaints were reported regarding sexual harassment, child labour, or forced labour during the year. The company ensures compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, providing accessible infrastructure across its offices.

Key Operational Metrics FY 2025-26

Onward Technologies Limited has confirmed that its promoters and promoter group have not created any encumbrance, either directly or indirectly, on the shares held by them during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This declaration was submitted to the stock exchanges on April 06, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The confirmation was provided by Jigar Mehta on behalf of all promoters and Persons Acting in Concert (PACs).

The disclosure ensures that the shareholding of the promoter group remains free from charges such as pledges or hypothecation for the specified period. The filing is a mandatory requirement under the takeover regulations to provide transparency regarding the holding status of key shareholders.

The declaration covers the following members of the promoter and promoter group:

The document was signed by Aakash Joshi, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of onward technologies . The filing was addressed to BSE Ltd and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd to update their records.